Director - Legal, China at Careers - Langham Hospitality Group

, , China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Business Development, Contract Drafting, Negotiation, Litigation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Data Privacy, Hotel Management Agreements, Franchise Agreements, Property Leasing, Commercial Contracts, Statutory Requirements, Outside Counsel Management, Stakeholder Consultation, Legal Training

Industry

Hospitality

Description

About Langham Hospitality Group A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East. [ To offer legal advice for business units and management teams in Mainland China and worldwide. This position will provide both strategic and tactical guidance, consultation and support to stakeholders on a comprehensive range of legal and associated issues, including advice and guidance on hospitality business development and operational matters. * Act as a trusted business partner to provide advice and counsel to senior management and other key stakeholders on a broad spectrum of legal topics and matters, of current and developing legal issues and trends in relevant area of expertise * Provide legal and strategic support across our business units and management teams in Mainland China and worldwide, with particular focus on hotel management / franchise arrangements, property sales and leasing matters and data privacy. * Draft, review and negotiate general commercial contracts, including letter of intents, hotel management and franchise agreements, joint venture agreements, tenancy and general conveyancing documentations, employment agreements and other commercial agreements and arrangements. * Provide legal support on matters related to day-to-day operations, including keeping record of legal documents and proceedings for the company, facilitate filings of licensing forms and other statutory requirements, advising on and providing guidance on new legal developments impacting the business. * Advise, manage and guide strategy of contentious matters, including advising on and managing effective litigation management, discovery process and settlement strategies; and dealing with regulators and investigators including state and regional administration for market regulation. * Guide management and business operations on Mainland China and international regulatory and compliance issues, including advising on and ensuring compliance of hotels policies and practices with applicable laws and regulations (e.g. privacy and record keeping). * Work with local leaders to develop appropriate risk mitigation strategies and ensure proactive legal advice is effectively and efficiently delivered in order to mitigate present and potential future risk and exposure. * Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal developments and suggested best practices. * Select and retains outside counsel, as required and to work effectively with outside counsel. Report effectively to Head of Legal. ] For more information about Langham Hospitality Group, please visit: http://www.langhamhospitalitygroup.com/

Responsibilities

This role involves providing strategic and tactical legal guidance to business units and management teams in Mainland China and globally, focusing on hospitality development and operational matters. Key duties include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, managing litigation, and ensuring compliance with international and Mainland China regulations.